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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 16, 2017 0:16:03 GMT -5
It's over. It's finally over....
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Post by swingingbunt on Sept 16, 2017 0:17:35 GMT -5
These late night what the heckers will be the death of me. WOOOOOOOOOOOO EDIT: I wasn't cheering for you death. My reading comprehension is bad and I thought you said "these late night hecklers will be the death of me," and you were referencing the TB fans yelling "woo" for the last hour straight. But cheering for the win is still appropriate so I'm leaving it there.
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Post by larrycook on Sept 16, 2017 0:18:21 GMT -5
Wow! Fantastic win!
That was impressive.
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Post by Don Caballero on Sept 16, 2017 0:19:03 GMT -5
What a great win, it wasn't dominant but it was REALLY hard fought. Really impressive stuff.
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Post by wildsox on Sept 16, 2017 0:19:18 GMT -5
Xander came back to life by the 9th inning, which was my most favorite part of this game. We can really use this version of Xander
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 16, 2017 0:38:23 GMT -5
What a great win, it wasn't dominant but it was REALLY hard fought. Really impressive stuff. I argue against the people all the time that this team is boring to watch. The lack of offense is like going to the dentist, but this team has as much heart as I've seen from any team. The Sox haven't played this many 15 inning games since 1951.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 16, 2017 0:40:07 GMT -5
Xander came back to life by the 9th inning, which was my most favorite part of this game. We can really use this version of Xander He was hitting line drives. Back to back line drives. Not just one and then looking bad for 10 at bats. The Sox do need this Xander if they have even a shot in the postseason.
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Post by ericmvan on Sept 16, 2017 0:53:55 GMT -5
Xander came back to life by the 9th inning, which was my most favorite part of this game. We can really use this version of Xander .471 / .591 / .529 over his last 4 games (8/17, 2B, 3 BB, 2 HBP), starting more or less from the time he declared himself finally 100%.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Sept 16, 2017 1:02:54 GMT -5
An amazing knack by this team. I don't think they're good enough to pull away from the Yankees yet when the Sox get close to that vulnerable zone of having a lead of 2 games or less, they somehow find a way to win a game that they shouldn't win. And did they ever need this game!
I think if the lead shrinks to 2 or less the Sox are in trouble as far as winning the division but if they can keep their lead as they have with a little daylight, they can somehow hold on, which is what they keep doing even if you're not quite sure how they're doing it. I think if they can get through Baltimore still up by 3 or 4, that will be the determining factor as to if they're going to hold on or not. The Orioles will definitely test the Red Sox, not the Yankees, but the Red Sox.
Chris Sale, as his history has shown, isn't as sharp in the 2nd half. It's pretty obvious Kluber has passed him as the Cy Young Award winner to be.
The offense blew a bunch of chances in extra innings and they failed to close out the game, and the 15th inning could have resulted in nothing at all if Pedroia's DP grounder hadn't been botched and if Keirmeier who had made two amazing catches previously hadn't let Benitendi's bloop hit fall, yet the Sox parlayed that into a touch down with an extra point and a very crucial victory.
Bogaerts had hard contact tonight, much different than what he's done most of the season. If he's healthy and can be like the old Xander that would go a long way to help the offense. Definitely need to see a lot more though.
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Post by DesignatedKyle on Sept 16, 2017 1:09:45 GMT -5
X 4-7? My mannnnnn
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Post by marrcus on Sept 16, 2017 4:31:26 GMT -5
We saw the very unlucky (some great plays in CF) and the very lucky (Pedroia going 0/9 and hitting a room-service dp ball in 15th that was turned into an error).
Maybe it's a win in Just Another Game in the 162. But I would hate to have lost it and turned these guys into a lethargic nine for the next week or so and out of first place for good. Who knows? I was thinking one, now I want two.
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Post by adiospaydro2005 on Sept 16, 2017 4:38:04 GMT -5
Pretty good by the bullpen last night. 9.1 innings, 2 runs, 15 strikeouts. Kiermeyer made some incredible catches but the Rays infield defense cost the game. Sales is officially a concern at this point.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 16, 2017 5:42:03 GMT -5
Once again later tonight, Rick Porcello is going to have to go at least 6 innings tonight if the Sox want a chance to win. 7 innings would be preferred.
Kelly unavailable. Maddox and Workman may or may not be available (both threw a lot of pitches yesterday). Kimbrel and Reed working on 2 days in a row now.
It would be great if the Sox tried Carson Smith in middle relief or brought in Price a day earlier than expected to pitch if need be.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Sept 16, 2017 6:07:10 GMT -5
lol, I had to leave in the eighth inning. Surprise, surprise, surprise.
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Post by Smittyw on Sept 16, 2017 8:19:04 GMT -5
Just saw the score this morning...looks like a nice stress-free game.
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Post by Guidas on Sept 16, 2017 8:47:29 GMT -5
Just the way they drew it up. Great win.
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Post by wcp3 on Sept 16, 2017 8:56:39 GMT -5
Very nice straw man. Run along now. Not really in the mood for the tired back and forth with you. I notice you left after they came back. Typical you and the rest of the posters like you. Actually I went to bed and woke up to a nice surprise. You seem a little obsessed with me - it's getting weird now.
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Post by ancientsoxfogey on Sept 16, 2017 9:49:13 GMT -5
I must say - watching the condensed version of last night's/this morning's game, Tampa had the most adventurous defensive game I've seen a team have in a long, long time.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Sept 16, 2017 10:05:30 GMT -5
Props to the few who stuck it out. You get the star treatment. I couldn't do it. It just got too hard. I am not sure if the hyper-reactionary posts are helping. (I kid, brothers) What team has ever made winning seem more hard than this one. It makes me respect them so much, but good Lord, it tests your patience. I'll be watching tonight. And will the friggin O's do something, dagnamit.
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Post by ramireja on Sept 16, 2017 10:32:36 GMT -5
I notice you left after they came back. Typical you and the rest of the posters like you. Actually I went to bed and woke up to a nice surprise. You seem a little obsessed with me - it's getting weird now. Now is the perfect time for you two to stop bickering before any further escalation. Drop it please.
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Post by soxfan06 on Sept 16, 2017 10:50:15 GMT -5
Once again later tonight, Rick Porcello is going to have to go at least 6 innings tonight if the Sox want a chance to win. 7 innings would be preferred. Kelly unavailable. Maddox and Workman may or may not be available (both threw a lot of pitches yesterday). Kimbrel and Reed working on 2 days in a row now. It would be great if the Sox tried Carson Smith in middle relief or brought in Price a day earlier than expected to pitch if need be. Procello is going to give up 4 HRs and 7 runs. No doubt about it. Hopefully the offense can keep pace.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Sept 16, 2017 11:49:48 GMT -5
I must say - watching the condensed version of last night's/this morning's game, Tampa had the most adventurous defensive game I've seen a team have in a long, long time. Haha, I had to do the same. Then I looked at the box to see how many errors they made. Three but apparently they all hurt.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Sept 16, 2017 11:52:38 GMT -5
General question.
Am I the only one that thinks of Pee Wee Herman every time he sees Ken Rosenthal ?
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Post by coachmac on Sept 16, 2017 11:56:29 GMT -5
These late night what the heckers will be the death of me. WOOOOOOOOOOOO EDIT: I wasn't cheering for you death. My reading comprehension is bad and I thought you said "these late night hecklers will be the death of me," and you were referencing the TB fans yelling "woo" for the last hour straight. But cheering for the win is still appropriate so I'm leaving it there. We were there for all 15 innings. First game in dome. By the time the wooing started the majority of remaining fans were Red Sox fans. The wooers were ours. Not sure what started it or why. Keirmaier's catches and throws were amazing.
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Post by Don Caballero on Sept 16, 2017 12:42:00 GMT -5
General question. Am I the only one that thinks of Pee Wee Herman every time he sees Ken Rosenthal ? You're absolutely not.
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